Jim divided his career almost evenly between left tackle and left guard.

Parker handled both positions in all-pro fashion. At left tackle he earned All-Pro honors four straight times from 1958 to 1961.In the middle of the 1962 season he was moved to left guard and at year’s end was named All-Pro at both tackle and guard.

He then followed up with three straight seasons of earning All-Pro accolades at guard (1963 to 1965).

Parker was presented in the Hall of Fame by his college coach, Woody Hayes.

Parker was the first full-time offensive lineman elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.